hazard marking

[/ˈhæzərd ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/]
nounpl: hazard markings
marcação de perigo
1. A visual indicator, typically consisting of alternating yellow and black or red and white stripes, used to identify areas or objects that pose a potential danger or hazard
The hazard marking on the edge of the platform warns workers of the drop-off.
A marcação de perigo na borda da plataforma avisa aos trabalhadores sobre o desnível.
2. Striped painted lines or tape applied to equipment, machinery, stairs, or structural elements to indicate danger zones
Yellow and black hazard marking clearly identifies the moving parts of the machine.
A marcação de perigo em amarelo e preto identifica claramente as partes móveis da máquina.
3. Safety markings required by workplace safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries
OSHA requires proper hazard marking on all electrical panels.
A OSHA exige marcação adequada de perigo em todos os painéis elétricos.
Hazard markings are standardized across industrial and construction environments in both Brazil and the USA, following OSHA (USA) and NR (Normas Regulamentadoras - Brazil) regulations. The yellow and black stripe pattern is internationally recognized as indicating caution or danger. In Brazilian workplaces, proper hazard marking is mandatory and heavily enforced by labor inspection authorities (Ministério do Trabalho).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
warning stripesafety markingdanger markingcaution stripehazard stripe

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
marcação de perigo
Standard term used in Brazilian workplace safety regulations and industrial settings
Rio de Janeiro
sinalização de risco
Alternative term commonly used in construction and industrial contexts
São Paulo
faixa de perigo
Commonly used in industrial and manufacturing sectors
Portugal
marcação de aviso
Portuguese variation emphasizing the warning aspect of the marking

Related Words

safety signagewarning labelcaution tapetraffic markingsafety barrierwarning paint

Related Idioms & Phrases

see the yellow and black and know danger ahead
painted for safety
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